Three free Play Day festivals to visit Hull this summer
Hull’s Play Day event has expanded to three events for 2021, with the first of which took place at Alderman Kneeshaw playing fields on 28 July.
National Play Day is … More
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Rockcity in Hull hits new heights with Olympic Games success
A popular Hull climbing venue has reached the top after its equipment was chosen to support world-class athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Rockcity Climbing in Hawthorn Avenue has supplied … More
Osborne Street car park reopens overnight
Osborne Street car park in Hull has now reopened overnight.
The car park had been closed overnight from July 19 following anti-social behaviour at the facility at night.
Now security … More
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project
The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone.
The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime … More
Checkmate! Hull set for huge chess festival this summer
Hull will be going chess crazy this summer with the city’s first Play Chess Festival.
The programme will last for three months and will take place across the city in … More
Hull’s rubbish tips to undergo big change sooner than expected
The seven-day reopening of Hull’s popular recycling centres has been brought forward to keep up with public demand.
From Monday 26 July Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres will … More
Weekly roadworks update for improvements taking place in Hull
Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continue this week.
A breakdown of planned works taking place across the city has been detailed below, including future works, so motorists can plan … More
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers
Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers.
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central … More
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun
The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July.
Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower … More
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021
The Ferens Open Exhibition is back. The exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 24 July at 12 … More
Business start-ups in Hull can now apply for up to £5,000 grants
Hull City Council has launched a new grant scheme which will deliver up to £5,000 for start-up businesses in the city.
The scheme, through Government funding, will allow the council … More
Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities
Work is to begin on a £6 million expansion of The Boulevard Academy, which will increase student capacity and enable the school to offer new courses from September 2022.
The … More
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months
Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months.… More
Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative
Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity.
Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth … More
School measures in Hull remain until the end of term, to reduce the spread of Covid
Hull’s Public Health Director, Julia Weldon, has written to schools in Hull to request they continue with the measures they have put in place until the end of the school … More
‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’
Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work … More
Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull
Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect.
The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, … More
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage
A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre.
Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the … More
Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd
Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next … More
Osborne Street car park to close overnight
Hull City Council has made the decision to close Osborne Street car park overnight.
The car park will now be open from 7am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday, and 8.15am … More
Cruise Terminal Project to tender for specialists
Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow for the tender of a specialist engineer and architect to work with the council and take forward the … More
Weekly roadworks update
People are being reminded to plan their journeys before travelling around Hull this weekend.
As the city undergoes vital improvements to the road and transport infrastructure, motorists are advised to … More
Hull unemployment rate falling as city recovers from pandemic
The number of people in Hull claiming unemployment benefit has fallen for a fourth consecutive month, according to the latest figures.
The unemployment claimant rate in the city has fallen … More
Coronavirus: as restrictions end, caution must not
Ahead of the removal of most remaining Coronavirus restrictions on Monday (July 19), people in Hull have been urged to continue to take care of each other and be aware … More
How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums
On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able … More
Popular route in east Hull to benefit from safer cycle lanes
Major new cycle lane upgrades to encourage people to travel more actively in Hull will begin next week.
The improvements in Holderness Road will create a safer environment for cyclists … More
Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people
Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor.
Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied.
The Young Mayor’s … More
30 free bikes help students get into gear
Students from Adelaide Primary School have been given free bikes to encourage more active travel.
30 students were loaned the bikes for one year as part of a scheme called … More
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament
With just 100 days to go until the opening match, Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have today (15 July) confirmed that the trailblazing event will go ahead as scheduled … More
Young traders celebrated at Trinity Market this weekend
Hull’s Young Traders Market returns this Saturday, 17 July, at Trinity Market in Hull.
The Young Traders Market programme aims to encourage young entrepreneurs, aged 16-30, to use markets as … More